Wat Paramaiyikawat Worawihan

Wat Paramaiyikawat Worawihan is a second-class royal Buddhist temple located on the northeastern tip of Ko Kret island in Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province, Thailand. Originally a Mon temple called Wat Paramai, it was restored in 1874 under King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and elevated to royal temple status. It is notable for its Mon-style leaning pagoda, riverside setting on the Chao Phraya River, historic murals, and role as the spiritual center of the Mon community on Ko Kret.

Visitors arrive on Ko Kret island by ferry and walk or cycle to the temple on the northeastern tip overlooking the Chao Phraya River. The compound features a distinctive white Mon-style leaning pagoda (Phra Chedi Mutao), an ubosot with Mon-influenced architecture and wall murals, Buddha images, and a small museum. The riverside location offers views of river traffic and the mainland. The atmosphere is quiet and active for merit-making, with Mon cultural elements visible throughout the grounds.

Originally built as Wat Paramai by Mon settlers on Ko Kret. Restored and renamed Wat Paramaiyikawat Worawihan in 1874 during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), who elevated it to a second-class royal temple. The leaning pagoda Phra Chedi Mutao was built in Mon style, modeled after the Shwedagon Pagoda tradition, and has become a landmark of the island.

Spiritual center of the Mon community on Ko Kret, reflecting Mon Buddhist traditions, architecture and art. The temple preserves Mon cultural identity, hosts religious ceremonies and merit-making activities, and is an important landmark for visitors learning about Mon heritage in Nonthaburi.